The BEST episodes of One Day at a Time season 5

Every episode of One Day at a Time season 5, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of One Day at a Time season 5!

This sitcom follows recently divorced mother (Ann Romano) and her two teenage daughters (Barbara and Julie) as they start a new life together in Indianapolis, They are befriended by the building superintendent (Dwayne Schneider), who treats them like family. Together, these four main characters face life's challenges together.

Last Updated: 11/28/2024Network: CBSStatus: Ended
Back to School
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#1 - Back to School

Season 5 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/30/1979

Ann tries college and ends up in a course with Barbara.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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Pressure
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#2 - Pressure

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/1979

Barbara ponders going all the way with her boyfriend.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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Schneider, the Model
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#3 - Schneider, the Model

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/6/1980

Schneider is offered a job as a model.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
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Retrospective (Part 1)
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#4 - Retrospective (Part 1)

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/24/1980

With a condominium conversion looming, the cast flashes back to past events.

Writer: Jack Elinson
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Retrospective (Part 2)
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#5 - Retrospective (Part 2)

Season 5 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/24/1980

Writer: Jack Elinson
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The Spirit Is Willing
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#6 - The Spirit Is Willing

Season 5 - Episode 26 - Aired 4/13/1980

Ann tries to help Schneider restore his confidence with women.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Pen Pals
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#7 - Pen Pals

Season 5 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/6/1980

Schneider must deal with a former cellmate from a gambling bust.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Grecian Yearn
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#8 - Grecian Yearn

Season 5 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/30/1980

Ann's archaeology professor makes a play for her.

Connor's Crisis
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#9 - Connor's Crisis

Season 5 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/23/1980

Ann tries to cheer up her newly separated boss.

No Laughing Matter
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#10 - No Laughing Matter

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/16/1980

After Schneider's rebuff during an outing to a comedy club, Ann brings home a footloose funny man.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Bill Reed
Perils of Plastic
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#11 - Perils of Plastic

Season 5 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/9/1980

A binge of credit-card spending leads Max and Julie to insolvency.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Gary Jacobs
Girl with a Past
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#12 - Girl with a Past

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/2/1980

Barbara feels compelled to tell Bob about his new girlfriend's former exploits.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Endless Elliot
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#13 - Endless Elliot

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/17/1980

Barbara is harassed by an overzealous suitor.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Old Horizons
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#14 - Old Horizons

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/10/1980

Ann's mother moves into the building and finds a job at Ann's office.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Bud Wiser
So Long, Mom
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#15 - So Long, Mom

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/3/1980

Ann confronts the possibility of living alone.

Writer: Bud Wiser
Triple Play
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#16 - Triple Play

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/27/1980

A fast-talking insurance man makes a play for Ann, her mother and Barbara.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Happy New Year II
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#17 - Happy New Year II

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/30/1979

Ann and the family put on a show at the senior citizen home.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Male Jealousy
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#18 - Male Jealousy

Season 5 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/16/1979

Schneider and Max duel for the attention of the Romano women.

Writer: Winston Moss
Heart Attack
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#19 - Heart Attack

Season 5 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/9/1979

Ann suffers a heart attack.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Writer: Bob Baublitz
A Little Larceny
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#20 - A Little Larceny

Season 5 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/2/1979

Barbara's new hobby lands Schneider in jail.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Et Tu, Ann
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#21 - Et Tu, Ann

Season 5 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/1979

Ann is intrigued with her handsome new assistant.

Small Wonder
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#22 - Small Wonder

Season 5 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/11/1979

Barbara hires a genetics tutor, unaware of his obvious shortcomings.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Between Mother and Daughter
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#23 - Between Mother and Daughter

Season 5 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/4/1979

A psychiatrist recommends a heart-to-heart talk to take the heat out of Ann's relationship with her mother.

Directors: Alan Rafkin
Home Again, Home Again
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#24 - Home Again, Home Again

Season 5 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/28/1979

Julie's new husband is laid off, and the couple can't afford their new apartment.

Writer: Bud Wiser
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Julie's Wedding (Part 2)
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#25 - Julie's Wedding (Part 2)

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1979

With the wedding approaching, Julie must decide between her fiancé and his best man.

Directors: Alan Rafkin